Things You'll Need:
- Spotter (a person to watch you)
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Step 1
Wear a rash guard to help prevent scrapes when you fall.
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Step 2
Check the bindings on your wakeboard. Tighten all the fasteners attaching the bindings to the board. Make sure the bindings fit well and are tight on your feet.
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Step 3
Some wakeboards come equipped with fins attached to the board. Check the fins for a tight attachment.
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Step 4
Put on a life vest and check it for a good fit.
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Step 5
Check your tow rope for frayed strands. Make sure the rope is connected to the boat and will not come unattached while in use.
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Step 1
Turn off the boat motor before you (the wakeboarder) enter the water. Swim several yards away from the propeller of the boat before the motor is started.
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Step 2
Pick a spotter. This person will sit next to the driver facing the rear of the boat and watch you. It's their responsibility to notify the driver to stop when you fall, or signal when to stop.
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Step 3
Agree on a ready and stop signal. The signals should be simple so that you can signal the spotter while you're wakeboarding.
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Step 4
Get someone to feed the tow rope out to you. Make sure to keep it away from the boat propeller.
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Step 5
Slowly idle the boat out until the ski rope has no slack. The boat shouldn't move until you signal the spotter that you're ready.
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Step 6
Use common sense when deciding to do tricks. If you have yet to master a 180-degree turn, chances are the 360-degree turn is beyond your capability. Practicing and preparing are key to learning tricks at all levels of difficulty.
